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Re: County Project

Dawn:  I would call your regional DNR office and ask to speak to your
area's Natural Heritage Biologist.  Cord Grass would be an excellent
species to plant in a very wet area.  If you send me your mailing address,
I will send you what I have on file.  Ruth Green

>As a result of the very heavy rains and flooding in the DeKalb County,
>Illinois, area last year, we have been motivated to see what can be done to
>reduce the flooding of our area.  One suggestion has been to plant native
>prairie plants in areas where flooding is an issue to help retain water.  We
>are also hoping to start a program of growing plants along streambanks to
>help stabilize the banks and reduce erosion.
>
>Has anyone ever taken on a project like this.  I am a beginner in this area
>and would love to have someone to consult with and guide us.
>
>                                                  Dawn
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Ruth A. Green, Greenhouse Manager; Support Scientist
Illinois Natural History Survey, Center for Biodiversity,
607 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL  61820
Office:  217-333-7091   FAX:  217-333-6294
Email:  rgreen@mail.inhs.uiuc.edu


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